Supported Living Specialist

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Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Our vast array of services

• educational, employment, vocational, residential, rehabilitative, and behavioral health
• are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve
• those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Role Description:

In this role, the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist will help each consumer reach a maximum level of self-sufficiency through individualized interventions as well as the support of an overall therapeutic milieu. Interventions are based on service plans developed collaboratively with individual consumers.

Schedule Details:

Full-Time, Monday through Friday 8:00 am

• 4:00 pm

Location:

Exton, PA Program:

Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation ProgramPay Rate:

$19 /hour

Job Functions:

• Provide services as defined by the program description, and best practice standards, and in full compliance with licensure standards and Recovery Model Principles
• Provide assistance to the program coordinator with completing assigned administrative duties within the program
• Monitor effectiveness of own service delivery based on outcome measures including Quality of Life Inventory, consumer satisfaction surveys, and treatment/service reviews. As needed, make changes to own service delivery to improve outcomes
• Provide services as dictated by client and program needs
• Develop and implement service plans as per the program description
• Develop and maintain linkages with adjunct providers to coordinate consumer services
• Identify resources that are accessible and beneficial to clients and encourage their utilization
• Intervene appropriately in crisis situations
• Provide instruction and hands-on support to promote the development of skills identified in service plans
• Support consumers in maintaining healthy relationships and resolving conflicts
• Must be compassionate, flexible, and knowledgeable of Supportive counseling
• Must be willing to assist with skill building including "occasional hands-on"
• Maintain accurate records of billable services provided and submit records in a timely manner as dictated by the program
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Licensure/Certification (Must Meet One of the Following Criteria):

• A Bachelor's Degree and two years of work experience in mental health direct service.
• An Associate's Degree and 1 year of work experience in mental health direct service and/or Case Management experience.
• CPRP certification is a plus

Clearances:

Ability to obtain the Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance...